I’m always looking for a new way to budget that is easier and simpler than the dozens of ways I’ve tried to budget. Which is why I was really excited to learn about the Super Starter Budget. It’s a FREE incredibly simple budget spreadsheet template (using Excel) that can be downloaded directly off of the Savvy Spreadsheets website.

Who is Super Starter Budget for?

The Super Starter Budget is designed for people who are new to budgeting, or for people looking for a simpler way to budget.  It’s a really easy way to see where you are over and under spending. To use it:

• Simply enter your spending categories and a monthly budget for each.
• Then, you track your spending on an expense log (a long list of each expense).
• The spreadsheet will add up all your spending, and compare it against your budget for each category.
• With its user-friendly layout and colorful graphs, it’s really easy to use and see where your money’s going.

What if I need help?

For those who need to budget in greater detail or for a 12-month period, upgraded budget templates can be purchased for $5-$15.

I want more templates!

• Monthly and daily calendars and planners
• Wedding budgets
• Goal tracking meters
• Task checklists
• Fundraising meters

Savvy Spreadsheets Excel templates range from FREE-$15 so it is quite the bargain!

You can also get branded templates for business use, which cost a bit more.

What do I need to get started?

Do you budget?